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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by skitch on Jul 12, 2008 21:01:15 GMT 1, Duality of Humanity 1
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inkdigital
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by inkdigital on Jul 12, 2008 21:17:10 GMT 1, too bad theres a 1 in the title. I wonder how many colorways.
too bad theres a 1 in the title. I wonder how many colorways.
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meatbag
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by meatbag on Jul 12, 2008 21:27:46 GMT 1, f the print... that obama original is niCce!
f the print... that obama original is niCce!
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by snausages on Jul 12, 2008 22:00:50 GMT 1, blah, that image is not very good
blah, that image is not very good
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by themoderngentleman on Jul 12, 2008 23:42:25 GMT 1, i dont like them
i dont like them
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weeble
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by weeble on Jul 12, 2008 23:59:46 GMT 1, f the print... that obama original is niCce!
too right! that sucker is huge and looking well nice. wonder what it'll go for?!
f the print... that obama original is niCce! too right! that sucker is huge and looking well nice. wonder what it'll go for?! |
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Heavyconsumer
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by Heavyconsumer on Jul 13, 2008 1:03:20 GMT 1, f the print... that obama original is niCce!
I could not disagree more. Who the f wants a portrait of a politician on the wall? I don't know Obama, I don't care about him and I certainly don't want to see him while I'm eating dinner! ;D
However, this print deserves a little attention imo. After the shyte he's been pumping out every fortnight for the past 6 months, this image is actually a little aesthetically pleasing. It's not a classic imo, but it's a decent image which is a breath of fresh air. I still won't bother trying to get it though, with his site being turd to buy from at release time and the shipping fee to England at $80 last I heard. Good luck to all who care enough to try though.
f the print... that obama original is niCce! I could not disagree more. Who the f wants a portrait of a politician on the wall? I don't know Obama, I don't care about him and I certainly don't want to see him while I'm eating dinner! ;D However, this print deserves a little attention imo. After the shyte he's been pumping out every fortnight for the past 6 months, this image is actually a little aesthetically pleasing. It's not a classic imo, but it's a decent image which is a breath of fresh air. I still won't bother trying to get it though, with his site being turd to buy from at release time and the shipping fee to England at $80 last I heard. Good luck to all who care enough to try though. |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by mose on Jul 13, 2008 1:19:42 GMT 1, I could not disagree more. Who the f wants a portrait of a politician on the wall?.
Many people, considering how popular the below images are:
I could not disagree more. Who the f wants a portrait of a politician on the wall?. Many people, considering how popular the below images are: |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by Heavyconsumer on Jul 13, 2008 1:31:16 GMT 1, I could not disagree more. Who the f wants a portrait of a politician on the wall?. Many people, considering how popular the below images are:
Fair cop guv! I now feel appropriately foolish!  Whilst I DO understand the appeal of the Obama prints to a degree, I am not someone who'd want to hang it at home. Yes, I can think of a few different reasons others might feel differently. Personally I'm not into it at all.
I think that this new print image was worth a mention. I'm sure there will be many more loyal Obey fans than I, who will be pleased to see a marked improvement in the image they get for their $35.
I could not disagree more. Who the f wants a portrait of a politician on the wall?. Many people, considering how popular the below images are: Fair cop guv! I now feel appropriately foolish! Whilst I DO understand the appeal of the Obama prints to a degree, I am not someone who'd want to hang it at home. Yes, I can think of a few different reasons others might feel differently. Personally I'm not into it at all. I think that this new print image was worth a mention. I'm sure there will be many more loyal Obey fans than I, who will be pleased to see a marked improvement in the image they get for their $35. |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by Deleted on Jul 13, 2008 1:46:45 GMT 1, Unless this message of 'HOPE' is ironic then I have nothing but contempt for an artist joining a campaign for any politician let alone an American one. Its utter shite.
Unless this message of 'HOPE' is ironic then I have nothing but contempt for an artist joining a campaign for any politician let alone an American one. Its utter shite.
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by mose on Jul 13, 2008 2:54:03 GMT 1, Unless this message of 'HOPE' is ironic then I have nothing but contempt for an artist joining a campaign for any politician let alone an American one. Its utter s**te.
I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me whatsoever. Because one is an 'artist', one has to be apolitical?
And what is the extra dig on 'an American one'?
Unless this message of 'HOPE' is ironic then I have nothing but contempt for an artist joining a campaign for any politician let alone an American one. Its utter s**te. I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me whatsoever. Because one is an 'artist', one has to be apolitical? And what is the extra dig on 'an American one'? |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by snausages on Jul 13, 2008 6:19:45 GMT 1, Unless this message of 'HOPE' is ironic then I have nothing but contempt for an artist joining a campaign for any politician let alone an American one. Its utter s**te. I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me whatsoever. Because one is an 'artist', one has to be apolitical? And what is the extra dig on 'an American one'?
I can't jump on this bandwagon mose.
I think there's a huge difference with the message and humor of Turf War and Hope. I think there's also a vast difference with Warhols image of Nixon with the message vote Mcgovern and the image of communist Mao being turned into a capitalist print. These are two different worlds in my opinion.
Fairey's prints of Hope to me reek of bandwagonism and sucking up to politicans. I truly and honestly fear this godlike idolization of Obama is unhealthy. If you like Obama great, vote for him, fine, but I tell you what, do not trust him, do not blindly follow this guy, do not idolize this guy. Its dangerous and he deserves as much scrutiny as Bush or anyone and I fear and see too many people letting him slide because of this zombie like allegiance to him that these prints are reinforcing.
Unless this message of 'HOPE' is ironic then I have nothing but contempt for an artist joining a campaign for any politician let alone an American one. Its utter s**te. I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me whatsoever. Because one is an 'artist', one has to be apolitical? And what is the extra dig on 'an American one'? I can't jump on this bandwagon mose. I think there's a huge difference with the message and humor of Turf War and Hope. I think there's also a vast difference with Warhols image of Nixon with the message vote Mcgovern and the image of communist Mao being turned into a capitalist print. These are two different worlds in my opinion. Fairey's prints of Hope to me reek of bandwagonism and sucking up to politicans. I truly and honestly fear this godlike idolization of Obama is unhealthy. If you like Obama great, vote for him, fine, but I tell you what, do not trust him, do not blindly follow this guy, do not idolize this guy. Its dangerous and he deserves as much scrutiny as Bush or anyone and I fear and see too many people letting him slide because of this zombie like allegiance to him that these prints are reinforcing. |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by moleman on Jul 13, 2008 7:00:12 GMT 1, i heard via the web obama was related to some ex president and he will bring the new world order but the guy i heard that from was jammin on about loads of boarder line stuff.
To me the print is clever and current so will always sell ( may have some distance) but thats about it.
think obey was spot on for timing but still not for the wall. The real bandwagon money spinners are alll the crap ts and jackets and pin badges. But hey if i had the chance to spread my political veiws and make a shit load of money i would do it to. Thats why im sitting at work at 7 telling you all this instead of chillin at home with my ferrari ha ha.
i heard via the web obama was related to some ex president and he will bring the new world order but the guy i heard that from was jammin on about loads of boarder line stuff.
To me the print is clever and current so will always sell ( may have some distance) but thats about it.
think obey was spot on for timing but still not for the wall. The real bandwagon money spinners are alll the crap ts and jackets and pin badges. But hey if i had the chance to spread my political veiws and make a shit load of money i would do it to. Thats why im sitting at work at 7 telling you all this instead of chillin at home with my ferrari ha ha.
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by snausages on Jul 13, 2008 7:11:11 GMT 1, But clever? how? There's nothing clever about the Hope print. And I'm not talking about the money spinners I'm talking about the hordes of idiots who are voting for obama because it's the cool thing to do and all the liberals who can feel good about themselves by voting for a minority person but who don't scrutinize and criticize him a fraction they do others.
Vote for him if you must but do not give Obama a free ride. I implore you. Question authority, even when packaged in a liberal suit.
But clever? how? There's nothing clever about the Hope print. And I'm not talking about the money spinners I'm talking about the hordes of idiots who are voting for obama because it's the cool thing to do and all the liberals who can feel good about themselves by voting for a minority person but who don't scrutinize and criticize him a fraction they do others.
Vote for him if you must but do not give Obama a free ride. I implore you. Question authority, even when packaged in a liberal suit.
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by bonesy on Jul 13, 2008 7:24:26 GMT 1,
I agree and think there will be alot of Amercans with egg on their face this time in 2 years when Obama ends up being just another politician. (with $12 a gallon gas)
I agree and think there will be alot of Amercans with egg on their face this time in 2 years when Obama ends up being just another politician. (with $12 a gallon gas)
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by achtungbono on Jul 13, 2008 10:55:28 GMT 1, obama is ALREADY just another politician
the US politican system is corrupt and debased by money and privilige, despite its chest beating as being the apex democracy
anyone who assumes this candidate will be any different is a child in a world of men
obama is ALREADY just another politician
the US politican system is corrupt and debased by money and privilige, despite its chest beating as being the apex democracy
anyone who assumes this candidate will be any different is a child in a world of men
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by thesewalls on Jul 13, 2008 14:05:29 GMT 1, wow everyones got their panties in a bunch over this huh? lots of emotions flying around...big statements being made. hello captain obvious! trying to wax political...moleman and mose i feel you guys...don't know what else to say, except for one thing that has been coming to mind a lot recently when on this forum - if you're going to say something, why not be informed and composed? sound a bit intelligent. but yeah, the old hand of god thing is cool too, i'm sure whatever point your making is original and proper.
wow everyones got their panties in a bunch over this huh? lots of emotions flying around...big statements being made. hello captain obvious! trying to wax political...moleman and mose i feel you guys...don't know what else to say, except for one thing that has been coming to mind a lot recently when on this forum - if you're going to say something, why not be informed and composed? sound a bit intelligent. but yeah, the old hand of god thing is cool too, i'm sure whatever point your making is original and proper.
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by doughy on Jul 13, 2008 14:19:03 GMT 1, Well if art is supposed to stimulate your mind, then this topic has done just that, and perhaps none of you relise that Obey has done his job well?
Well if art is supposed to stimulate your mind, then this topic has done just that, and perhaps none of you relise that Obey has done his job well?
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Heavyconsumer
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by Heavyconsumer on Jul 13, 2008 16:10:39 GMT 1, Well if art is supposed to stimulate your mind, then this topic has done just that, and perhaps none of you relise that Obey has done his job well?
I don't find the Hope print interesting or stimulating in the slightest! I think it's crap! (like all the other prints he's released this year so far )
Well if art is supposed to stimulate your mind, then this topic has done just that, and perhaps none of you relise that Obey has done his job well? I don't find the Hope print interesting or stimulating in the slightest! I think it's crap! (like all the other prints he's released this year so far ) |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by snausages on Jul 13, 2008 16:13:55 GMT 1, wow everyones got their panties in a bunch over this huh? lots of emotions flying around...big statements being made. hello captain obvious! - if you're going to say something, why not be informed and composed? sound a bit intelligent. but yeah, the old hand of god thing is cool too, i'm sure whatever point your making is original and proper.
It's ok I guess to make 'big statements' if you're an 'artist' huh? And 'informed and composed'? How about you start with just not rambling? 
wow everyones got their panties in a bunch over this huh? lots of emotions flying around...big statements being made. hello captain obvious! - if you're going to say something, why not be informed and composed? sound a bit intelligent. but yeah, the old hand of god thing is cool too, i'm sure whatever point your making is original and proper. It's ok I guess to make 'big statements' if you're an 'artist' huh? And 'informed and composed'? How about you start with just not rambling? |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by bobbymeachamjr on Jul 13, 2008 16:48:03 GMT 1, one problem w/the obama, and its a pretty big one, he's basically a "whitey" in disguise.
How are his policies really different? Its clearer and clearer each passing day...
ie Patriot act / health care / nuclear / strike first....
one problem w/the obama, and its a pretty big one, he's basically a "whitey" in disguise.
How are his policies really different? Its clearer and clearer each passing day...
ie Patriot act / health care / nuclear / strike first....
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by mose on Jul 13, 2008 17:13:51 GMT 1, one problem w/the obama, and its a pretty big one, he's basically a "whitey" in disguise. How are his policies really different? Its clearer and clearer each passing day... ie Patriot act / health care / nuclear / strike first....
I think Obama, at his best, may transcend the idea that dark-skinned people have to all be lock-step with a certain ideology. Perhaps he will even usher in a future when black Republicans won't be considered so unusual(which is funny considering the old Southern alignment of the parties).
I for one will welcome the day when the racial lines in American politics aren't so painfully clear. Black = Democrat really helps neither.
BTW, just as a note of clarification, I do not really like Obama but I actively dislike McCain. I'd be much more excited by someone like Chuck Hagel.
"To question your government is not unpatriotic — to not question your government is unpatriotic."
one problem w/the obama, and its a pretty big one, he's basically a "whitey" in disguise. How are his policies really different? Its clearer and clearer each passing day... ie Patriot act / health care / nuclear / strike first.... I think Obama, at his best, may transcend the idea that dark-skinned people have to all be lock-step with a certain ideology. Perhaps he will even usher in a future when black Republicans won't be considered so unusual(which is funny considering the old Southern alignment of the parties). I for one will welcome the day when the racial lines in American politics aren't so painfully clear. Black = Democrat really helps neither. BTW, just as a note of clarification, I do not really like Obama but I actively dislike McCain. I'd be much more excited by someone like Chuck Hagel. "To question your government is not unpatriotic — to not question your government is unpatriotic." |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by melmoth on Jul 13, 2008 17:33:55 GMT 1, I think that the bloom is off the Obama rose a little to be honest. Some of the positions that he has taken recently are in line with a more standard politician than the progressive that he claimed himself to be earlier on. For example, his vote of FISA had the progressives in an uproar.
Having said that though, McCain is a HORRIBLE candidate. I think a lot of people were expecting to be the 'maverick' who they remember from the 2000 campaign against Bush. However, that McCain is long gone. He had a terrible week this week - his top economic advisor said that the US were a 'nation of whiners', he called Social Security a 'disgrace', he forgot votes on Viagra and birth control (!), the Iraqis have asked for a troop withdraw timetable, etc. But the press have bearly touched on it. They would rather focus on more minor (at least in my view) issues that Obama has had this week.
There are two possible explanations for this as far as I can see:
1/ The media has an interest in keeping this close from the perspective of ratings. The possibility of an Obama blowout is not something that's going to keep the pundits in a job.
2/ Obama is really the progressive that he says he is, and the corporations who control the media will have less influence in the future. It's in their interest therefore, for McCain to win this election.
Anyway, that's an aside.
I think that this print is a return to form for Obey based on some of the dreck that he's put out this year. For the curious out there, here is the image it's based on:
I think that the bloom is off the Obama rose a little to be honest. Some of the positions that he has taken recently are in line with a more standard politician than the progressive that he claimed himself to be earlier on. For example, his vote of FISA had the progressives in an uproar. Having said that though, McCain is a HORRIBLE candidate. I think a lot of people were expecting to be the 'maverick' who they remember from the 2000 campaign against Bush. However, that McCain is long gone. He had a terrible week this week - his top economic advisor said that the US were a 'nation of whiners', he called Social Security a 'disgrace', he forgot votes on Viagra and birth control (!), the Iraqis have asked for a troop withdraw timetable, etc. But the press have bearly touched on it. They would rather focus on more minor (at least in my view) issues that Obama has had this week. There are two possible explanations for this as far as I can see: 1/ The media has an interest in keeping this close from the perspective of ratings. The possibility of an Obama blowout is not something that's going to keep the pundits in a job. 2/ Obama is really the progressive that he says he is, and the corporations who control the media will have less influence in the future. It's in their interest therefore, for McCain to win this election. Anyway, that's an aside. I think that this print is a return to form for Obey based on some of the dreck that he's put out this year. For the curious out there, here is the image it's based on: |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by doughy on Jul 13, 2008 18:49:17 GMT 1, Well if art is supposed to stimulate your mind, then this topic has done just that, and perhaps none of you relise that Obey has done his job well? I don't find the Hope print interesting or stimulating in the slightest! I think it's crap! (like all the other prints he's released this year so far )
I mean in the fact it is evoking some strong opinions form you guys and galls regarding art, and about politics! Stimulating conversation! I said topic, not print!
Well if art is supposed to stimulate your mind, then this topic has done just that, and perhaps none of you relise that Obey has done his job well? I don't find the Hope print interesting or stimulating in the slightest! I think it's crap! (like all the other prints he's released this year so far ) I mean in the fact it is evoking some strong opinions form you guys and galls regarding art, and about politics! Stimulating conversation! I said topic, not print! |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by snausages on Jul 13, 2008 21:16:53 GMT 1, I don't think the print itself is evoking strong opinions from people. It's a pretty straightforward portrait. And I think we'd be talking about Obama regardless of Shepard Fairey. The interesting thing about the prints though is that maybe it exposes the cultlike fascination with Obama with all of the people that have to have it and are paying tons of money to get it and be a part of the club.
I don't think the print itself is evoking strong opinions from people. It's a pretty straightforward portrait. And I think we'd be talking about Obama regardless of Shepard Fairey. The interesting thing about the prints though is that maybe it exposes the cultlike fascination with Obama with all of the people that have to have it and are paying tons of money to get it and be a part of the club.
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by robotoil on Jul 14, 2008 0:56:05 GMT 1, Hey, I love Shepard's work to death and own quite a bit. This print does nothing for me. Blah!
Hey, I love Shepard's work to death and own quite a bit. This print does nothing for me. Blah!
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by Guest on Jul 14, 2008 9:39:48 GMT 1, Hey, I love Shepard's work to death and own quite a bit. This print does nothing for me. Blah!
agree
Hey, I love Shepard's work to death and own quite a bit. This print does nothing for me. Blah! agree |
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Heavyconsumer
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by Heavyconsumer on Jul 14, 2008 18:00:59 GMT 1, Hey, I love Shepard's work to death and own quite a bit. This print does nothing for me. Blah!
Intereseting. I'm not a huuuuge Obey fan, although I've found there are certainly a number of his past prints that I do like. I would never go and buy this latest print myself, but I did feel, as stated, that it was a stronger image and more wall-worthey than recent offerings imo. I genuinely feel it's been a poor 200 for the guy. As more of a lover of his work, what do you make of his image output over the past 6/7 months?
Hey, I love Shepard's work to death and own quite a bit. This print does nothing for me. Blah! Intereseting. I'm not a huuuuge Obey fan, although I've found there are certainly a number of his past prints that I do like. I would never go and buy this latest print myself, but I did feel, as stated, that it was a stronger image and more wall-worthey than recent offerings imo. I genuinely feel it's been a poor 200 for the guy. As more of a lover of his work, what do you make of his image output over the past 6/7 months? |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by skitch on Jul 17, 2008 23:24:06 GMT 1, OK THE SITE HAS BEEN DOWN FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS!!!! WTF? EASYER TO SCORE A BANKSY!!!!
OK THE SITE HAS BEEN DOWN FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS!!!! WTF? EASYER TO SCORE A BANKSY!!!! |
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Finally the first GOOD Obey print of 08, by jamesreeve5 on Jul 17, 2008 23:33:29 GMT 1, the obey forum is down too!?!?!
the obey forum is down too!?!?!
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Whilst I DO understand the appeal of the Obama prints to a degree, I am not someone who'd want to hang it at home. Yes, I can think of a few different reasons others might feel differently. Personally I'm not into it at all. 
EASYER TO SCORE A BANKSY!!!!
